Flat Rate Boxes - USPS International and Domestic Priority Mail Rates

One of the USPS's marketing strategies to compete with civilian package shippers is the use of flat rate boxes. They even came up with an awesome television ad "If it fits it ships" for both domestic and international priority mails. In this article we are going to identify what priority shipping is, discuss the different kinds of these envelopes and boxes and their corresponding prices.

Priority mail is the postal service's 2-3 business day delivery service to most US cities and 6-10 business days for international. The price is the same regardless of the weight and destination. Delivery time is not guaranteed, however they meet that commitment over 97% of the time.

Priority mail flat rate envelopes and boxes as outlined above comes in various sizes and uses. They can be used to mail both domestic and international mail. The weight and destination of the package is not considered. (20 pounds weight limit for international priority mail package).

They offer optional pick-up service for all customers within our operating range. For everyone else, USPS will still pick up your packages. Or you can also drop them off at the local post office. Our pick-up service is completely optional.